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Legere Bb Clarinet Signature Reed
Product Information
Legere reeds are made from a special polymer compound with a very fine microtexture. They have low density, so that they float, just like cane reeds. This is the Signature Series model for Clarinet which is very popular amongst the Legere range.
The Signature Cut Legere has a thinner tip than the Classic model with a view to being more flexible and agile in articulation. It is a thinner overall profile so take care to ensure your ligature securely holds the reed down. In terms of strength the 2.5 and 3 are similar to a Vandoren V12 in the equivalent strengths (ie Softer than a blue box Vandoren). The 2.75 is between a blue box Vandoren 2.5 and 3 - a comonly requested strength.
This hi-tech material is designed to mimic the properties of damp cane as closely as possible. The lifespan of these synthetic style reeds can be reportedly months and make a great, consistent sound.
- Legere Signature Series - Clarinet Reed
- Warm, rich tone in all registers
- Thinner and stiffer than natural cane
- Generates a free-blowing, clear, focused sound
- Check comparison strength chart image for guidance
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Legere Bb Clarinet Signature Reed Reviews
I love this reed. Full range plays well. Plays immediately without wetting. Sometimes the new ones need a bit of playing in.
I normally play on a 2.5 Vandoren clarinet reed, so 2.25 legere seemed a good match. The Legere reed speaks easily every time and can give a nice sonorous sound in the lower register. I find the sound harsher/less rounded above the break so I'm going to try a 2.5 instead. To be honest, even the 2.25 is amazing for a plastic reed - they've come on a lot since I last tried one - but the difficulty is going to be getting exactly the right strength.
The supplier responded:Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts of the Legere Signature Reed for clarinet! :)
Easy to use. No warming up required. Reliable sound quality. After a couple of months daily use can split and need replacement.
So easy to play. No more time wasted with adjustments not a lottery to see if each reed suits me
all good as usual I only ever use these reeds
Perfect for my needs- I have ordered a spare!
I didn't get on with Legere clarinet reeds years ago. I thought they might have improved. Unfortunately not for me! I don't know what to do with it now!
Great synthetic reeds the signature is more responsive and great for performance
You definitely get what you pay for and immediately can see why Légère has dominated the synthetic reed market. Beautiful rich, warm, darker sound which is exactly what I was hoping for. Lovely tone in all registers and you don't have to think about will the note speak, or will the reed dry out, you can focus on playing instead.
The hardness rating was accurate and the reed performed well, as expected.
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